Southport car rentals

On average a rental car in Southport costs $67 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Southport found in the last 2 weeks is $64.

The average gas price in Southport is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Premium (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Southport.

Car rental companies onsite at New Hanover County airport include Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Baker Automotive Rentals, National and Alamo.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from New Hanover County airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Hertz, National, and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Premium car rental in Southport costs $113 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Southport costs $138 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Southport costs $47 per day, on average.

In Southport, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 4565, Unit 1 Long Beach Rd. (6 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Southport offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Southport, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 1 car rental agencies in Southport.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Southport so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

When it comes to choosing cheap car rentals in Southport, the type of car you should rent largely depends on your personal preferences. However, for the best experience, it's recommended to rent a smaller vehicle, such as a compact or mid-sized car. Typically, smaller cars are much easier to maneuver through Southport's narrower streets and roundabouts than larger vehicles like SUVs or trucks. This is especially important if you're unfamiliar with the area and you need to make sudden turns at unfamiliar intersections.

In Southport, NC, the speed limits vary depending on the road type or location. The speed limit in residential areas is typically 25 mph, marked with signs or indicated by the presence of schools. Most of the main roads in town have a speed limit of 35 mph, such as State Highway 211, Howe Street, and Long Beach Road. Some of the roads outside of town or near major highways may have higher speed limits, the fastest likely being 55 mph.

There are several parking options available for Southport car rentals. Downtown Southport provides on-street parking and a few public parking lots with parking meters. The cost for metered parking is around $1 per hour and is enforced Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. Visitors driving rental cars should bring plenty of change for the meters, or pay using the Passport parking app.